Samsung SCH-r500 user manual
SCH-r500 Series
PORTABLE DUAL-MODE
MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started .........................................................................8
Understanding this User Manual ...............................................................................8
Activating Your Phone ............................................................................................... 9
Charging the Battery ............................................................................................... 10
Setting Up Your Voice Mail ...................................................................................... 11
Memory Card (Optional) ..........................................................................................12
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ....................................................14
Features of Your Phone ...........................................................................................14
Closed View of Your Phone .....................................................................................15
Front Open View of Your Phone ...............................................................................16
Rear Open View of Your Phone ................................................................................18
Command Keys ......................................................................................................19
Understanding the Display Screen ..........................................................................21
Your Phone’s Modes ...............................................................................................22
Section 3: Call Functions .........................................................................25
Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing ...................................................................25
Making a Call — Speed Dialing .............................................................................. 27
Making a Call — Quick Search Dialing ...................................................................28
Making a Call — Voice Dialing ................................................................................29
Answering a Call .....................................................................................................31
Ignoring a Call ........................................................................................................31
Adjusting the Call Volume ....................................................................................... 32
Calls Log ................................................................................................................32
Roaming .................................................................................................................38
Section 4: Menu Navigation .....................................................................39
Navigate Using Menu Options ................................................................................. 39
Navigate Using Quick Search ..................................................................................41
Navigate Using Shortcuts ........................................................................................ 41
Menu Shortcuts Outline ..........................................................................................41
Section 5: Entering Text ..........................................................................48
Text Entry Modes .................................................................................................... 48
Changing the Text Entry Mode ................................................................................49
Entering Text in Alpha (Abc) Mode ..........................................................................49
Entering Text in T9 Word Mode ............................................................................... 49
Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters ..................................................................50
Entering Numbers ................................................................................................... 51
Entering Symbols ....................................................................................................51
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts .................................................52
Your Contacts List ...................................................................................................52
Adding a New Contacts Entry .................................................................................. 53
Finding a Contacts Entry .........................................................................................56
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Editing an Existing Contact Entry .............................................................................59
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers ...............................................................................61
Renaming a Contacts Group ....................................................................................66
Deleting a Contacts Entry ........................................................................................67
Memory Info ...........................................................................................................67
Section 7: Messaging ............................................................................. 68
Accessing Messages ...............................................................................................68
Creating and Sending New Messages .....................................................................69
Message Send Options ...........................................................................................74
Receiving New Messages .......................................................................................75
Voicemail ................................................................................................................75
Message Folders .....................................................................................................76
Erasing Messages ...................................................................................................80
Message Settings ...................................................................................................81
General Message Settings .......................................................................................81
Section 8: easyedgeSM .............................................................................. 83
Finding Applications ................................................................................................83
Section 9: Display .................................................................................... 84
Display Settings ......................................................................................................84
Menu Style .............................................................................................................85
Wallpaper ...............................................................................................................85
Clock Format ..........................................................................................................85
Theme ....................................................................................................................86
Dialing Font ............................................................................................................86
Banner ....................................................................................................................86
Backlight ................................................................................................................87
Front Contrast .........................................................................................................87
Section 10: Sounds .................................................................................. 88
Accessing the Sounds Menu ...................................................................................88
Volume ...................................................................................................................89
Ringer Type ............................................................................................................89
Alerts ......................................................................................................................90
Key Tone ................................................................................................................91
Section 11: Camera-Camcorder ............................................................. 92
Taking Pictures and Videos .....................................................................................92
Screen Layouts .......................................................................................................95
Saving Pictures and Videos .....................................................................................98
Camera Options ......................................................................................................98
Camcorder Options ...............................................................................................106
Zoom ....................................................................................................................112
Brightness ............................................................................................................112
My Images ............................................................................................................112
Point, Click, and Send Pictures and Videos ............................................................113
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Section 12: Multimedia ..........................................................................114
Accessing Multimedia ...........................................................................................114
My Images ............................................................................................................114
My Videos .............................................................................................................116
My Ringtones ........................................................................................................116
My Sounds ...........................................................................................................117
Music Player .........................................................................................................120
Section 13: Tools ...................................................................................125
Tools Menu ...........................................................................................................125
Voice Service ........................................................................................................ 126
Bluetooth ..............................................................................................................131
Calendar ...............................................................................................................133
Memo Pad ............................................................................................................135
Alarm Clock ..........................................................................................................136
World Time ...........................................................................................................137
Calculator .............................................................................................................138
Stop Watch ........................................................................................................... 139
Converter ..............................................................................................................139
Tip Calculator .......................................................................................................141
Section 14: Changing Your Settings ......................................................143
Accessing the Settings Menu ................................................................................ 143
Location ...............................................................................................................144
Call Settings ......................................................................................................... 144
Phone Settings .....................................................................................................147
Memory Info ......................................................................................................... 154
Phone Info ............................................................................................................ 158
Section 15: Health and Safety Information ............................................160
Health and Safety Information ............................................................................... 160
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ..............................................................162
UL Certified Travel Adapter ................................................................................... 162
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ........................................................... 162
Road Safety ..........................................................................................................169
Responsible Listening ........................................................................................... 170
Operating Environment ......................................................................................... 172
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ...................................................172
Potentially Explosive Environments .......................................................................174
Emergency Calls ................................................................................................... 175
FCC Notice and Cautions .......................................................................................176
Other Important Safety Information .......................................................................176
Product Performance ............................................................................................177
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...........................................................178
Battery Standby and Talk Time ............................................................................. 178
Battery Precautions ..............................................................................................178
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 179
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Section 16: Warranty Information ........................................................ 181
Standard Limited Warranty ...................................................................................182
Index ........................................................................................................ 186
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Section 1: Getting Started
Topics Covered
• Understanding this User Manual
• Activating Your Phone
• Charging the Battery
• Setting Up Your Voice Mail
• Memory Card (Optional)
This section explains how to start using your phone by activating your service,
setting up your voice mail, or getting an understanding of how this manual is put
together.
Understanding this User Manual
The chapters of this manual generally follow the same order as the menus and submenus in your phone. A robust index for quick reference to most features begins on
page 186.
Also included is important safety information that you should know before using your
phone. Most of this information is near the back of the manual, beginning on page
160.
Notes and tips
Throughout this manual there are icons and text that are set apart from the rest.
These are intended to point out important information, quick methods for activating
features, to define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as
follows:
• Notes: Explain alternative options within the current feature, menu, or sub menu.
• Tips: Provide quick or innovative methods for performing functions related to the
subject at hand.
• Important: Points out important information about the current feature that could
affect performance, or even damage your phone.
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Activating Your Phone
Activating Your Phone
Contact your Wireless Carrier and follow their instructions for obtaining service, if
necessary. We suggest that you read this guide to fully understand the services your
phone supports.
Install the Battery
Note: Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable s tandard Li-Ion battery and travel
adapter.
Important!: You must fully charge the battery the first time you use your phone, otherwise you could
damage the battery.
1. Insert the top end (1) of the battery first,
matching the gold contacts on the top end of
the battery to those inside of the phone.
2. Press the bottom end of the battery (2) down
into the phone.
3. Place the battery cover over the battery and
slide the cover upward into place (3) and
press the bottom down until it clicks.
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Turn Your Phone On
1. Open the flip on your phone, as shown.
2. Press the key.
Note: As with any other radio-transmitting dev ice, do not touch the antenna while
using your phone as this can affect call quality and c an cause the phone to
operate at a higher power leve l than is necessary.
3. The phone begins searching for a network signal.
4. Once the phone finds a signal, the time, date and day
appear at the top of the display.
5. You’re now ready to place and receive calls.
Note: If you are outside of your carrier’s coverage or roa ming area ( ), the No Service icon ( ) appears
at the top of the phone’s display. If you cannot place or receive calls, try later when service is
available, or at another location.
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Press
Turn Your Phone Off
䊳 Press and hold the key for two or more seconds. Your phone powers
off.
Note: If your phone is on and you press for less than one second, the phone will not power off. Thi s
prevents your phone from being turned off accidentall y.
Remove the Battery
Important!: You must unplug the Travel Adapter (if it is connected) before removing the battery from the
phone during charging to avoid damage.
1. Press and hold the key to turn off the
phone (if on).
2. Move the cover latch (1) toward the bottom
end of the phone.
3. Lift the cover (2) up and away from the phone,
bottom end first.
4. Lift the battery up (3) and away (4) from the
phone, bottom end first.
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Charging the Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery. Only use
Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are
designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your
warranty and may cause damage.
Use the Travel Adapter
The travel adapter included with your phone is a
convenient, light-weight charger that rapidly charges
your phone from any 120/220 VAC outlet.
1. Plug the large end of the Travel Adapter into
a standard 120 VAC or 220 VAC wall outlet.
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Setting Up Your Voice Mail
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Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in North America, you must use an adaptor of the
proper configuration for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adapter could damage your phone and
void your warranty.
2. Insert the smaller end of the Travel Adapter into the charger/accessory
connector on the left side of your phone.
Note: With the device turned OFF, a discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours.
Low battery indicator
The battery indicator ( ) in the upper-right corner of the display indicates power
level. Monitor the battery strength and ensure your battery is adequately charged.
• Three bars ( ) indicate a full charge.
• An empty battery icon ( ) indicates a near empty battery.
• A blinking empty battery icon ( ) and a tone sounding indicate you have two to
three minutes before the battery is too low to operate the phone.
If you continue to use your phone without charging its battery, the phone shuts
down.
Setting Up Your Voice Mail
Voice mail allows callers to leave voice messages, which can be retrieved any time.
Note: Once your voice mail account has been set up, you can use the Voice Mail folder (under the Message
menu) to view details of voice messages in you r voice mail box.
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In standby mode, press and hold the key or dial your own mobile
number to dial voice mail.
2. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to setup your voice mail box.
Listen to voice mail
1. In standby mode, press and hold the key or dial your own mobile
number to dial voice mail. After connecting, you will hear your voice
greeting.
2. Interrupt your greeting by pressing .
3. You are then prompted to enter your password.
4. Enter your password and follow the prompts to listen to your voice mail.
Memory Card (Optional)
Your phone has a memory card slot on its right side, above the Camera key. You can
install a microSDTM card to provide additional memory for storing files (such as,
sound files and photos) in your phone.
Install a Memory Card
1. Open the microSD cover on the right side of your phone (above the Camera
key).
2. Insert the memory card — label side facing down and smaller end
pointing toward the phone — into the memory card slot.
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3. Press the memory card up into the slot until the card locks into place.
4. Replace the microSD cover.
Remove a Memory Card
1. Open the microSD cover on the right side of your phone (above the Camera
key).
2. Press the memory card up into the slot until the card lock releases.
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Memory Card (Optional)
3. Remove the memory card from the memory card slot.
4. If desired, install another memory card. (See “Install a Memory Card” on
page 12. for more information.)
5. Replace the microSD cover.
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Topics Covered
• Features of Your Phone
• Closed View of Your Phone
• Front Open View of Your Phone
• Command Keys
• Understanding the Display Screen
• Your Phone’s Modes
This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen
and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use.
Features of Your Phone
• Domestic and international voice and text messaging service (available on
participating networks).
• High speed data (CDMA 1x EVDO Technology)
• Global Positioning (GPS) Technology
• Personal Information Management (PIM) functions (Calendar, Calculator, and so
on)
• Video Messaging
• Picture Messaging
• Text Messaging
• 1.3 Megapixel Camera with Camcorder function
• Advanced Music Player (MP3 compatible)
• Advanced Speech Recognition
• Speakerphone
• microSD
• Bluetooth
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Memory Card slot
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Wireless Technology **
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Closed View of Your Phone
** The SCH-r500 phone supports the wireless headset, handsfree, dial-up networking,
A2DP, object push, serial port, and file transfer profiles for Bluetooth® wireless technology.
The r500 phone does not support Bluetooth OBEX profiles.
Closed View of Your Phone
1. Camera Lens
2. Power/Accessory
Connector
3. Mirror
4. Volume Keys
5. Front Display
7. Memory Card Socket
6. Camera/Media Player Key
Features
1. Camera Lens — The lens of your built-in camera.
2. Power/Accessory Connector — Used to plug in the charging accessories
and also connect any available accessory cables to your phone. Lets you
plug in an optional headset for safe, convenient, hands-free conversations.
3. Mirror — Used to center the image when taking self-portraits.
4. Volume Keys — With the phone closed and idle, turns on the front display
backlight when pressed.
When receiving a call, mutes the ringer.
When playing music, adjusts the Media Player volume.
5. Front Display — Indicates the status of your phone, including status
icons, message indicators, signal strength, and so on. Shows time and
date.
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6.
Camera/Media Player Key — With the flip closed and the phone idle,
turns on the front display backlight when pressed.
With the flip closed, the phone idle, and with a memory card containing
music files inserted, launches the Media Player when pressed and held.
7. Memory Card Socket — Used to plug in a microSD memory card for
additional multimedia file storage.
Front Open View of Your Phone
1. Earpiece
2. Main Display
17. Stereo Speakers
10. Alpha-numeric Keys
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16. Right Soft Key
15. MENU/OK Key
14. Camera/Media Player Key
13. Voice Recognition Key
12. END Key
11. CLR Key
3. Left Soft Key
4. Volume Keys
5. Speakerphone Key
6. SEND Key
7. Navigation Key
8. Microphone
9. Special Function Keys
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Features
1. Earpiece — Lets you hear the other caller.
2. Main Display — Indicates the status of your phone, including status
icons, message indicators, signal strength, and so on. Shows menus, calls,
and messages.
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Front Open View of Your Phone
3. Left Soft Key — Used to navigate through menus and applications and to
select the choice available in the Left Soft key option.
4. Volume Keys — With the phone open and idle, adjusts the call ringer
volume when pressed.
When receiving a call, mutes the ringer.
5. Speakerphone Key — Turns Speakerphone mode On and Off.
6. SEND Key — Lets you place or receive a call. In standby mode, press the
key once to access the recent call log.
7. Navigation Key — Lets you scroll through the phone menu options.
8. Microphone — Lets the other caller hear you clearly when you are
speaking to them.
9. Special Function Keys — Enter special characters. Perform various
functions.
10. Alphanumeric Keys — Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and
characters.
11. CLR Key — Deletes characters from the display when you are in text entry
mode. Press this key to return to the previous menu or screen when
navigating features on your phone.
12. END Key — Ends a call. If you press and hold the END key, the power
goes On or Off. When you receive an incoming call, press to send the call
to voicemail.
13. Voice Recognition Key — Launches VoiceSignal options.
14. Camera/Media Player Key — With the flip open, launches the Camera in
your phone.
When in Camera or Camcorder mode, switches between Camera and
Camcorder.
15. MENU/OK Key — In idle mode, launches the Main Menu.
When navigating through a menu, accepts the highlighted choice in the
menu.
16. Right Soft Key — Used to navigate through menus and applications and
to select the choice available in the Right Soft key option.
17. Stereo Speakers — Enabled by Speakerphone key or Media Player for
handsfree operation or to play music.
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Rear Open View of Your Phone
1. Mirror
4. Camera Lens
2. Camera / Media
Player Key
3. Volume Keys
Features
1. Mirror — Used to center the image when taking self-portraits.
2. Camera/Media Player Key — With the flip open, launches the Camera in
your phone.
When in Camera or Camcorder mode, switches between Camera and
Camcorder.
3. Volume Keys — With the phone open and idle, adjusts the call ringer
volume when pressed.
When receiving a call, mutes the ringer.
4. Camera Lens — The lens of your built-in camera.
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Command Keys
Command Keys
Functions for the soft keys are defined by what appears above each in the display.
There are two soft keys, the left soft key (
) and the right soft key ( ).
Left Soft Key
Some functions of the left soft key are as follows.
• In standby mode, press the Message (left) soft key ( ) to open the
Messages menu.
• When the left soft key function is Edit, press the Edit (left) soft key ( ) to edit
a Contact.
• When the right soft key function is Erase, press the Erase (left) soft key ( )
and a pop-up window appears prompting you to confirm the erasure.
Right Soft Key
Some functions of the right soft key are as follows.
• In standby mode, press the Contacts (right) soft key ( ) to launch the Find
Contacts screen. (For more information, see “Finding a Contacts Entry” on page
56)
• When the right soft key function is Back, press the Back (right) soft key ( )
to back up one menu level.
• When the right soft key function is Options, press the Options (right) soft key
( ) and a pop-up menu appears.
OK Key
• In standby mode, press the MENU key ( ) to open the main menu.
• In a menu, press the OK key ( ) to accept the highlighted selection.
• In camera mode, press the OK key ( ) to take a photo or to create a Picture
message.
• In camcorder mode, press the OK key ( ) to start or stop video recording or to
create a Video message.
• When the OK key function is Edit, press the Edit (OK) key ( ) to edit a Draft
message.
Speakerphone Key
In standby mode or during a call, pressing and holding the Speakerphone key ( )
places your phone in speakerphone mode, allowing you to use your phone handsfree
and/or to include other nearby persons in a call. (For more information, see
“Responsible Listening” on page 170)
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In speakerphone mode, pressing and holding the Speakerphone key ( ) disables
speakerphone mode.
Voice Recognition Key
In standby mode, pressing the Voice Recognition key ( ), launches the
VoiceSignal application, enabling you to use spoken commands to control your
phone. (For more information, see “Voice Service” on page 126)
CLR Key
The CLR key ( ) is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols from the
display. You can also use the key to return to a previous menu or to return to
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CLR
standby mode from any menu.
1. If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press to backspace (and
CLR
delete) the character.
2. To erase the entire sentence, press and hold .
3. To back up one menu level, briefly press .
4. To return to standby mode, press and hold until you return to
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standby mode.
END Key
1. In standby mode, press and hold the END key ( ) to turn your phone
off.
2. Briefly press once to disconnect a call.
3. Press to return to standby mode from any menu, or to cancel the last
input.
4. With your phone turned off, press to turn your phone on.
SEND Key
The SEND key ( ) is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last
number(s) dialed, received, or missed.
1. Press once to answer calls.
2. Enter a number and briefly press to make a call.
3. Briefly press in standby mode to display a list of recent calls to and
from your phone.
4. Press twice in standby mode to call the most recent number.
5. Press to pick up a waiting call. Press again to switch back to
the other call.
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Understanding the Display Screen
Navigation Key
Use the directional keys on the Navigation key ( ) to browse menus, submenus, and lists. In standby mode, the directional keys also act as shortcuts to
launch applications.
Camera Key
In standby mode, press and hold the Camera key ( ) — located on the right side of
your phone — to activate the camera built into your phone.
With the camera or camcorder active, pressing the Camera key ( ) switches
between the camera and camcorder functions.
Understanding the Display Screen
1. The top line of your phone’s main display
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contains icons that indicate network
status, battery power, signal strength,
connection type, and more.
2. The center portion of the main display
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shows information such as call progress
information, messages, and photos.
3. The bottom line of the main display shows
current soft key functions. The sample
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screen shows that pressing the Left soft
key ( ) will launch the Message menu, pressing the MENU key
( ) will display the Main Menu, and pressing the Right soft key ( )
will show the Find Contacts screen.
Display Screen Icons
Your r500 phone can show you definitions of the icons that appear on the top lines of
the front and main displays. To access the Icon Glossary:
䊳 In standby mode, press the MENU key ( ), then press (for Set-
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the icons that can appear on the top line of the display.
Dialogue Boxes
Dialogue boxes prompt for action, inform you of status, or warn of situations such as
low memory. Dialogue boxes and their definitions are outlined below.
• Choice
– Example: “Save message?”
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•
Reconfirm
– Example: “Erase all messages?”
• Performing
– Example: “SENDING...” “Connecting...”
• Completed
– Example: “Message saved”
• Information
– Example: “New Message”
• Error
– Example: “Card Not Available, Please Insert Card”
• Warning
– Example: “Low Battery,” “Memory Full!”
Backlights
Backlights illuminate the display and the keypad. When you press any key or open
the phone, the backlights come on. They go off when no keys are pressed within a
period of time set in the Backlight menu.
Note: During a phone call, the displ ay backlight dims and turns off after 60 seconds to conser ve battery
power, regardless of the Backlight setting.
See “Backlight” on page 87. for more information.
Your Phone’s Modes
Call Answer Mode
You can select how you wish to answer a call.
1. In standby mode, press the MENU key ( ), then press (for
Settings), (for Call Settings), and for Call Answer. The
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following call answer options appear in the display:
•Any Key — Pressing any key except the key or key answers a call.
•Send Key — Only pressing answers a call.
• Flip Open — Only opening the flip or pressing answers a call.
Tip: You can set your phone to answer calls automatically, without any input from you. (See “Auto Answer”
on page 145. for more information.)
2. Use the Navigation key to highlight an option.
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Your Phone’s Modes
3. Press the key to select the method for answering calls.
Input mode
Input mode determines how you enter text, numbers and symbols. While at any text
entry screen, press the Left soft key ( ), then choose the input mode from the
pop-up menu using the navigation keys. Optional input modes are T9 Word, Abc,
ABC, 123, and Symbols. (See “Entering Text” on page 48. for more information.)
Tip: You can also cycle between T9 Word, Abc, and 123 by repeatedly pressing and holding the key.
Lock Modes
Phone Lock
When the phone is in Phone Lock mode, restrictions are placed on phone use. You
can receive calls and messages, but cannot place outgoing calls (except for
emergency numbers) until you unlock the phone. Phone Lock mode also restricts
access to menus and the volume key. Unlock your phone by entering the lock code
when prompted. (See “Lock Phone” on page 148. for more information.)
Standby Mode
Standby mode is the state of the phone once it has found service and is idle. The
phone goes into standby mode:
• After you power the phone on.
• When you press after a call or from within a menu.
In standby mode, you will see the time, day, and date as well as all active phone
status icons.
1. While in standby mode, enter a phone number, and press to place a
call.
2. Press to end the call and return to standby mode.
Receive Messages in Standby Mode
You can receive messages in standby mode. An alert tone sounds and a notification
message appears in the display when a new message arrives. The following options
also appear in the display:
• View Now
• View Later
Use the Navigation key to highlight the desired option and press the key.
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Talk Mode
You can place and receive calls only when your phone is on. While in a call your
phone is in Talk mode. Press the Options (right) soft key ( ) to display a list of
menu options. See “The In-Use Options” on page 40. for more information.
Speakerphone Mode
While in standby mode or Talk mode, press and hold the Speakerphone key ( ) to
switch from using the earpiece to the speakerphone (speakerphone option) and back
to using the earpiece. Use the volume keys — located on the left side of your phone
— to adjust the volume.
When you end a call, your phone automatically drops out of Speakerphone mode.
In Speakerphone mode, press and hold the Speakerphone key ( ) to switch back
to using the earpiece.
Vibrate Mode
Silence all tones your phone makes and replace them with vibrations.
䊳 In standby mode, repeatedly press and the Down volume key ( ) until
Vibrate appears in the display.
The volume key is on the upper left side of phone, near the upper left soft
corner of the display.
Adjust the Ringer
In standby mode, press the Volume key ( ) on the left side of the phone up
1.
or down. Options are:
• Ringer Off • Medium
• Vibrate • Medium/High
•Low •High
• Low/Medium • Vibrate/High
2. When you are satisfied with the setting, press the SET key ( ). Your
phone returns to standby mode.
Tip: You can also access the Volume-Voice Calls sub-menu by pressing the MENU key ( ), then
pressing the , , and keys. Use the Navigation key o r the Volume key (on the upper left side
of your phone) to adjust the ringer volume setting.
Note: The Vibrate icon ( ) appears in the displa y when the phone is in Vibrate mode.
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Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing
Section 3: Call Functions
Topics Covered
• Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing
• Making a Call — Speed Dialing
• Making a Call — Quick Search Dialing
• Making a Call — Voice Dialing
• Answering a Call
• Ignoring a Call
• Adjusting the Call Volume
• Calls Log
• Roaming
This section explains how to make and answer calls. This section also includes the
features and functionality associated with making or answering calls.
Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing
1. With the phone on, enter the number you wish to call using the keypad.
2. Press the key to place the call.
Dialing Emergency Numbers
To place an emergency call:
1. With the phone on, enter 911 using the keypad.
2. Press the key to place the call.
You can specify other numbers as emergency numbers using the Emergency #
settings. (See “Emergency #” on page 149. for more information.)
Important!: Emergency number 911 is preset into your phone. You can dial this number almost any time,
even when the phone is locked or restricted.
If you call 911 an audible tone is heard and an Emergency prompt appears in the display for
the duration of the call.
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Important!: Because of various transmission methods, networ k parameters, and user settings necessa ry
to complete a call from your wireless phone, a connection cannot always be guaranteed .
Therefore, emergency calling may not be available on all wireless networks at all times.
Important!: DO NOT de pend on this phone as a primary method of calling 911 or for any other essential or
emergency communications.
Dialing International Numbers
Call Another Country — Manual Method
In standby mode, enter 011 (the three-digit exit code for the United States).
1.
2. Enter the country code for the country that you are calling.
3. Enter the number that you wish to call, then press the key.
Note: Puerto Rico and Canada are on the North American dialing plan. Making calls to Puerto Rico and
Canada is similar to making calls within the United Sta tes, no unique country codes are nece ssary.
Call Another Country — Shortcut Method
In standby mode, press and hold the key
1.
until a plus sign (+) appears in the display.
Note: When you press the key, your phone automatically replaces
this + with 011, the three-digit exit code for the United States.
2. Enter the country code for the country that you
are calling, or press and hold the key until
a second plus sign (+) appears in the display.
Tip: If you place most or all of your international calls to numbers in the
same country, set-up the International Dialing shortcut to dial that
country’s code for you. (For more information, se e “International
Dialing” on page 147)
Note: When you press the key, your phone automatically replaces
the second + with the two-digit country code you have selected
for the International Dialing shortcut.
3. Enter the number that you wish to call, then
press the key.
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Making a Call — Speed Dialing
Manual Pause Calling
When you call automated systems (like banking services), you are often required to
enter a password or account number. Instead of manually entering the numbers
each time, you can store the numbers in your Contacts along with special characters
called pauses.
• 2-Sec Pause — P pause — A two-second pause stops the calling sequence for
two seconds and then automatically sends the remaining digits.
• Wait — W pause — A hard pause stops the calling sequence until you press the
key.
To manually call a number with pause(s) without storing it to your Contacts:
1. Enter the number you wish to call.
2. Press the Options (right) soft key ( ). A pop-up menu containing the
following options appears in the display:
• 2-Sec Pause — a two-second pause.
•Wait — a hard pause (awaits input from you).
3. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired pause option.
4. Press to enter the highlighted pause into your number sequence.
Note: If you select 2-Sec Pause, P appears in the display. If you select Wait, W appears in the display.
5. Press to call the number.
Making a Call — Speed Dialing
You can store phone numbers and contact names in your phone’s Contacts list.
Speed Dialing lets you quickly and easily dial any contact in your Contacts list by
using that contact’s location number in the list. You can assign and change location
(speed dial) numbers for your contacts. (See “Assigning Speed Dial Numbers” on
page 61. for more information.)
One-Touch Dialing
Speed Dial numbers 2 through 9 are special One-Touch dialing numbers. You can
call the phone numbers stored in your phone’s Contacts list and assigned Speed Dial
numbers 2 through 9 by pressing and holding a single key.
Example: For Speed Dial number 3, press and hold the key until the name and number appear in the
display and the number is dialed.
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Two-Touch Dialing
Memory locations 10 through 99 are special Two-Touch dialing locations.
Example: For location number 13, briefly press th e key, then press and hold the key until the
name and number appear in the displa y and the number is dialed.
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Three-Touch Dialing
Memory locations 100 through 999 are special Three-Touch dialing locations.
Example: For location number 113, briefly press the key, briefly press the key again, then press
and hold the key until the name and number appear in the display and the number is dialed.
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Pause Dialing From a Contacts Entry
• If you speed dial a contact that contains (two-second) P pause(s) simply wait for
the pauses to pass and the dialing to complete.
• If you speed dial a contact that contains (hard) W pause(s), wait for the appropriate
prompt(s) from the number you are calling (credit card number, bank account
number, and so on) and enter the appropriate response(s).
Making a Call — Quick Search Dialing
Use the Quick Search feature to dial any number stored
in your Contacts list by pressing the number keys that
correspond to the first few letters of a Contact name.
(For information on enabling Quick Search, see “Quick
Search” on page 153)
Quick Search Dialing a Contact
To find and dial a Contact, do the following:
1. In standby mode, press the number keys that
correspond to the first few letters of the
Contact name, as shown.
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Making a Call — Voice Dialing
2. Press the Up navigation key. The Contact List
screen appears showing the desired Contact
name, as shown.
3. If needed, use the Up and Down navigation
keys to highlight the Contact you wish to call.
4. Press to call the highlighted Contact.
Making a Call — Voice Dialing
Your r500 mobile phone includes state-of-the-art voice recognition software that lets
you dial numbers using your voice.
Using Voice Dial
Use the Voice Dial command to dial any number stored in your Contacts list by
saying the name of the contact (Name Dialing). You can also use Voice Dial to dial
any valid telephone number, even numbers not stored in your Contacts list, by
speaking the individual digits in the number (Digit Dialing).
Voice Dialing Tips:
•
Wait for the beep before speaking.
• Speak clearly at a normal volume, as if you were talking to someone on the phone.
• When saying a name, say the first name then the last name.
Dialing a Name
To dial a name, do the following:
1. In standby mode, press the key.
“Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the
earpiece.
2. Say, “Call”.
You are prompted to “Say the name or #”.
3. Speak clearly and say the name of a person in your Contacts list, first
name followed by last name.
If the name is recognized, Voice Dial repeats the name and dials the
number.
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If Voice Dial is not sure which name you said, it displays a choice list of up
to three names and prompts you with “Did you say?” followed by the first
name on the list.
4. Say “Yes ” to confirm the name or “No” to hear the next name, or use the
keypad to select the correct name from the list. (See “Choice Lists” on
page 128., for more information.)
• Press the Repeat (right) soft key ( ) to say the name again.
• Press the Settings (left) soft key ( ), then press the Exit (right) soft key
( ) to exit Voice Dial without dialing.
If the recognized name has multiple numbers stored for it (that is, Home,
Work, Mobile, and so on), Voice Dial displays the possible choices and
prompts you with “Which number?”
5. Say one of the following number types:
• “Home”
• “Work”
• “Mobile”
Voice Dial dials the specified number.
Dialing a Number
To dial a number using Voice Dial, do the following:
1. In standby mode, press the key.
“Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the
speaker.
2. Say “Call”.
VoiceSignal prompts you to “Say the name or #”.
3. Speak clearly and say the telephone number of the person you want to
call. For example, say “7 8 1 9 7 0 5 2 0 0."
If it recognizes the number, Voice Dial repeats and dials the number. If
Voice Dial is not sure it has recognized the number, it displays a choice list
of up to three numbers and prompts you with “Did you say?” followed by
the first number on the list.
4. Say “Yes ” to confirm the number or “No” to hear the next one, or use the
keypad to select the correct number from the list. (See “Choice Lists” on
page 128, for more information.)
• Press the Repeat (right) soft key ( ) to say the name again.
• Press the Settings (left) soft key ( ), then press the Exit (right) soft key
( ) to exit Voice Dial without dialing.
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